The theme for March was LOVE and as this word can be interpreted in so many ways I come to think
of my love for stones and the way they have always fascinated me with their shapes, textures and colors. Not far from where I live there is a church ruin from the 12:th century, which slowly is falling to pieces but with still some lovely stonewalls remaining. Those stonewalls have inspired me to make this stone piece.
For the stones I used fabrics that I had rust dyed and also some fabrics crackled with flour paste and painted with black acrylic paint.
The stones are raw edged appliquéd. Threads used are cotton and the batting is 80/20 cotton polyester.
Excellent piece, Ann-Mari. The rusted and crackle paste fabric have been used so effectively. I see a series coming on!
ReplyDeleteLovely use of the rusted and crackled fabric, it shows the colourplay in old stone walls put together with love!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely calm composition, with a lot of textural interest from the different fabrics. It is good to learn about the inspiration building in your area.
ReplyDeleteI love stones too but have never seen such ancient buildings as you have at your place. The stones on your quilt look so natural
ReplyDeleteLovely calm piece Ann-Mari, the cool colours balance against the warm rust giving the piece zing. I love the textures of the fabrics, you could never paint or draw those. Stones and old buildings are endlessly fascinating aren't they? Please post a picture of your church ruin
ReplyDeleteAnn-Mari, you've created a lovely piece with your handmade fabrics. I've always loved the look of the old and worn buildings and stones. And a church is the perfect representative of love in so many levels.
ReplyDeleteI love this piece! I think that it is the best quilt you have made for the group. The colours and the beautiful fabrics and the mortar lines are perfect. You can feel the love you have for the stones.
ReplyDeleteThis really appeals to me! The wonderful earthy colours and the way the stones are nestling into each other, but remaining their own selves. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOld stone walls and cobbled streets are very inspiring for quilts. The colours of the stones are gorgeous.
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